Photo by Jeff Barrett
By Calvin Jensen
In their final game of the Thanksgiving Classic, the Utah State Eastern Eagles left their mark, securing a 95-54 victory against Treasure Valley Community College. Trace Ross stole the show with 21 points, sinking four three-pointers in a dominating win.
Forward Martell Williams emerged as a double-double machine, notching an impressive 20 points and 10 rebounds. Complementing the team, center Dyson Lighthall scored 12 points on 83% shooting from the field and showcased a defensive threat that added another layer to Utah State Eastern’s lineup. Ethan Copeland added 11 points and six rebounds in the contest.
Teamwork defined Utah State Eastern’s victory with a remarkable 21 assists and a 53.7% shooting accuracy, demonstrating a collective dominance of the game.
USU Eastern improves to 6-2 on the season and will return to the Horne Activity Center in Ephraim, Utah this weekend to take on Arizona Western College (7-1, 0-0) on Friday at 5 p.m. Then, on Saturday, the Eagles will meet Gila Monsters of Eastern Arizona (5-3, 0-0) at 5 p.m. The two games will be broadcast live on the Scenic West Digital Network www.scenicwestnetwork.com.